Il n'est pas difficile de nourrir des pensees admirables lorsque les etoiles sont presentes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It is easy to have noble thoughts when the environment inspires greatness.
- In plain terms
- Great ideas come easily when conditions are perfect or inspiring.
- What can you take from it?
- Environment influences the quality of our thoughts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you only think clearly when comfortable?
- How does setting affect your values?
Another view
It ignores the value of finding nobility in difficult circumstances.
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